Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 50: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding civil partnership (details supplied). [8875/11]

Michael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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The position is that legislation to provide the same tax treatment for civil partners as that provided for spouses is currently in preparation. It is intended that the legislation will have effect for the tax year 2011. As the Deputy is aware the shortened timescale for this year's Finance Act meant that it was not possible to include the legislation in that Act but it is intended that the legislation will be put before the House shortly as a Bill or as part of a Finance (No.2) Bill 2011.